Boston Clam Chowder
From chefelaine 16 years ago
- 30 minutes to make
- Serves 4
Small pasta clams are better for this soup ,but use the large if that is all that's available. Do not leave any large ones in the shell as they are too big to look attractive on the soup. This is a New England clam chowder, made with cream, rather than the tomato-based Manhattan one. Read more See less
Ingredients
- 3 lb clams, rinsed well shopping list
- 2 cups water or fish broth shopping list
- 1 bay leaf shopping list
- 1 tbsp olive oil shopping list
- 4 slices diced bacon shopping list
- 1 cup finely chopped onion shopping list
- 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme shopping list
- 2 cups diced red potatoes, 3/4 -inch pieces shopping list
- 1 cup whipping cream shopping list
- salt and freshly ground pepper shopping list
- 1 tbsp butter, room temperature shopping list
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley shopping list
How to make it
- Place clams in a pot.
- Add water and bay leaf.
- Cover and steam for about 5 minutes or until clams open.
- NOTE:
- ANY CLAMS THAT DO NOT O PEN ---- DISCARD
- Strain clams, reserving cooking liquid.
- Remove clams from shells and discard shells, leaving 4 in the shell for garnish.
- Add any extra clam liquid to cooking liquid.
- Heat oil and bacon in a soup pot over medium heat and sauté until bacon renders its fat, about 5 minutes.
- Add onions, thyme and potatoes to pot and sauté until onions are softened, about 4 minutes.
- Pour over clam cooking liquid and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.
- Stir in cream and bring to boil.
- Add clams and cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until clams are hot.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add a swirl of butter on top and garnish with parsley.
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Oh yeah baby! And there's a little nip in the air today that makes it perfect to think about making some chowder. thanks
greekgirrrl
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Great recipe! If you're going to make chowder, fresh clams are best! Thanks for posting!
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This sounds very good!! Thanks,Chef for another good one! :)
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